Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

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2021 Population

203,808

2.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

1.07% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.8%

1.09% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,208

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$175,600

5.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

98,403

1.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK had a population of 204k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $56,208. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew from 198,758 to 203,808, a 2.54% increase and its median household income grew from $53,359 to $56,208, a 5.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.95%), White (Hispanic) (6.26%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%).

13.7% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.4% of the residents in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Tulsa Technology Center (3,777 degrees awarded in 2021), Tulsa Community College (2,823 degrees), and University of Tulsa (1,176 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was $175,600, and the homeownership rate was 51%.

Most people in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 2 cars per household.

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK borders Tulsa (Southeast) & Broken Arrow (West) Cities PUMA, OK, Tulsa (North) & Owasso Cities PUMA, OK, and Tulsa City (West) PUMA, OK.

United States Oklahoma

Population & Diversity

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is home to a population of 204k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.17% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were born outside of the country (18.7k people).

In 2021, there were 6.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (130k people) in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 14.2k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Spanish (15,311 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,391 households), and Arabic (1,193 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

104,131

Women

51.1%

99,588

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 203,719 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.4% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 93.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
130k ± 1.87k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.2k ± 970
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
14.2k ± 962

11%

Hispanic Population

22.5k people

11% of the people in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are hispanic (22.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,970 ± 1,710 people
Myanmar
1,763 ± 1,026 people
India
917 ± 742 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Mexico, the natal country of 4,970 Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents, followed by Myanmar with 1,763 and India with 917.

Foreign-Born Population

9.17%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.7k people

9.46%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

18.8k people

As of 2021, 9.17% of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK residents (18.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 9.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,311 households (7.99%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,391 households (1.25%)
Arabic
1,193 households (0.623%)

13.7% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Spanish. 7.99% of the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,564 ± 379
Gulf War (2001-)
2,125 ± 266
Gulf War (1990s)
1,533 ± 192

Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK employs 98.4k people. The largest industries in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Restaurants & Food Services (6,637 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,049 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,802 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($182,605), Management of companies & enterprises ($179,503), and Community food & housing, & emergency services ($144,977).

Males in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,076. The income inequality in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,101

Women

48.6%

49,794

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2020 was 96,895 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK.

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Occupations

98.4k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 96.9k employees to 98.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Other managers (2,652 people), Retail salespersons (2,444 people), and Customer service representatives (2,244 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

98.4k

2021 Value

1.56%

1 Year growth

± 1.56%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew at a rate of 1.56%, from 96.9k employees to 98.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,637 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,049 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,802 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, though some of these residents may live in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,776

Median earning men ± $949

$33,427

Median earning women ± $1,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($89,175), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,389), and Information ($57,880).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,172), Public Administration ($56,086), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,281).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK awarded 10,200 degrees. The student population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,079 male students and 16,790 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are White (4,996 and 50.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,713 and 17.2%), Black or African American (1,028 and 10.3%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (770 and 7.75%).

The largest universities in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK by number of degrees awarded are Tulsa Technology Center (3,777 and 37%), Tulsa Community College (2,823 and 27.7%), and University of Tulsa (1,176 and 11.5%).

The most popular majors in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK are Welding Technology (716 and 7.02%), General Health & Wellness (620 and 6.08%), and General Business Administration & Management (569 and 5.58%).

The median tuition cost in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK for private four year colleges is $37,269.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 28,869 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 28,869 students enrolled in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,710 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
269 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
371 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
318 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 269 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Tulsa County (Central)--Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tulsa Technology Center
3,777 degrees awarded
Tulsa Community College
2,823 degrees awarded
University of Tulsa
1,176 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tulsa Technology Center with 3,777 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,432 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK, which is 0.768 times less than the 5,768 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,996 degrees mean that there were 2.92 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,713 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,269) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,079) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,728) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.933% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.809% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in 2021 were Some college (40k), Bachelors Degree (38.7k), and High School or Equivalent (36.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was $175,600 in 2021, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,100 to $175,600, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is 51%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have an average commute time of 17.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is $56,208. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

Housing

Property

$175,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,438

$46,278

Median Property Taxes

±$1,225

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

51%

Homeownership

2021

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 51% of the housing units in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was Edmond & Oklahoma City (North Central) Cities PUMA, OK with a value of $80,925, followed by Oklahoma City (West) PUMA, OK and Claremore City PUMA, OK, with respective values of $76,973 and $74,853.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,208

Median Household Income

± $1,409

90.8k

Number of Households

± 1,889

In 2021, the median household income of the 90.8k households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK grew to $56,208 from the previous year's value of $53,359.

The following chart displays the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2021 Wage GINI in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

0.485

2020 Wage GINI in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK

In 2021, the income inequality in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.27% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (8.52%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (8.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have a shorter commute time (17.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK (29.4k out of 198k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.5% of the population of Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 24.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.5%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK declined by 2.49% from 13.9% to 13.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Tulsa City (Central) PUMA, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.